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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

A comforting and zesty soup perfect for any season.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Chicken Breast cubed
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 Carrot sliced
  • 1 Celery Stalk sliced
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup Orzo
  • 1 Lemon juiced and zested
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley chopped

Instructions 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Cook until softened.
  3. Add the chicken and cook until browned.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  5. Add the orzo and cook until tender.
  6. Stir in the lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3000IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Chicken, Lemon, Orzo, Soup
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